Harry Mark Hamilton of Columbia, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare of Columbia in Columbia, Illinois, having attained the age of 77 years, 6 months and 7 days.

Born in East St. Louis, Illinois on January 13, 1940, he was the son of Louis and Mary Hamilton, nee Harper.

Harry was a veteran of the United States Army, a truck driver, a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church and Teamsters Local 50.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brothers, Louis “Harpie” Hamilton, Bill Hamilton and James “Jim” Hamilton.

Surviving are his daughter, Korie White of Belleville, Illinois; his sister, Delores (Joseph “Joe”) Decker of Pontoon Beach, Illinois; his grandchildren, Harrison White and William “Will” White, both of Belleville, Illinois, nieces, nephews and many friends.

A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Belleville, Illinois.

The Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois is assisting the family.